Charlotte Elliot Research Paper

Charlotte Elliot was born in the year 1789 in Surrey, England. Her father’s name was Charles Elliot, and he was a silk merchant. Charlotte grew up knowing she was a sinner, and was often dragged down by the guilt she felt. The Law was the only doctrine Charlotte knew. She was constantly trying to do more and more good works. One day she was in the company of a preacher named Dr. Malan, and he asked Charlotte if she knew the Saviour. Immediately Charlotte’s defenses went up. She was offended by the inquiry, and walked away.
Though she walked away from God’s messenger, Charlotte was not able to forget his words. The desire burned within her to know that her soul was safe for eternity. Charlotte ended up seeing Dr. Marlan again, and she admitted that she wanted to know how she could come to Christ. Dr. Marlan told her to come “just as she was”. Charlotte did come, indeed, and soon knew the blessed assurance of …show more content…
These feelings grew stronger and stronger, and Charlotte knew that something had to be done. She took a pen of paper and began to pen these words: “Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me, and that Thou bidst me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” This hymn was later published in “The Invalid’s Hymnal”. Charlotte wrote over 100 more hymns, but this one was definitely one of the most popular ones she wrote.
Charlotte could not have known how much of influence her words would have one day. Over a century later, and evangelist named Billy Graham would use “Just as I Am” in his international crusades. Only the Lord knows how many hundreds of people were drawn to the Saviour as a result of that hymn. Thus we can learn from Charlotte Elliot three major lessons. One, Christ wants to love us unconditionally. Two, Christ can use us no matter what obstacles we may face. Lastly, our obedience may reap rewards far beyond what could possibly